“Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.” – Kahlil Gibran What to Plant: Plant ground covers and by the middle to end of the month, hot weather annuals Plant bermuda. Plant vegetables and perennial herbs in prepared soil or containers. What to Prune: Prune spring blooming shrubs such as forsythia after they finish flowering. Prune climbing …
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Become a Master Gardener
Do you like the feel of the earth between your fingers, the fragrance of growing flowers, the taste of homegrown tomatoes? So do Lubbock Master Gardeners! Thinking about joining us? We host Master Gardener Intern Classes annually or bi-annually. For more information about upcoming classes, please contact: Texas AgriLife Extension Office 916 Main Street, Suite 401 Lubbock, TX 79401 …
April Gardening Checklist
How miraculous that growing on my own little plot of land are plants that cn turn the dead soil into a hundred flavours as different as horseradish and thyme, smells ranging from stinkhorn to lavender. - John Seymour What to Plant: Plant ground covers and warm season annuals and perennials as soil temperatures warm and the danger of frost has …
Tree Care Resources for Lubbock
Texas Tree Planting Guide Texas Tree ID Tree Planting Tools EarthKind Proper Pruning Techniques Forest Service Fruit & Nut Resources Texas Oak Wilt Pecan Resources
Texas Redbud
Name: Texas Redbud Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 15-20′ Light: Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Rose-purple, occasionally white. EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune suckers. Botanical Name & Comments: Cercis canadensis var. texensis Texas Redbuds are valued for their attractive dark rose-purple flowers and dark glossy green leaves. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, …
Pomegranate
Name: Pomegranate Height: 10′ Width/Spread: 8′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall Color/Feature: Red-orange flowers that turn into red-orange fruit. EarthKindTM: 10 Maintenance: Prune if tree-like shape is desired. Botanical Name & Comments: Punica granatum The dwarf variation nana grows to 2-4′. Some varieties bear edible fruit. Their foliage is shiny and dark green, …
Chinese Photinia
Name: Chinese Photinia Height: 15-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Spring Color/Feature: Creamy white EarthKindTM: 9 Maintenance: Prune just before new growth starts in spring. Botanical Name & Comments: Photinia serratifolia (Photinia serrulata) Dark glossy green coarse textured foliage, creamy white spring flowers, and clusters of small red pomes attractive from late summer to …
Yaupon Holly
Name: Yaupon Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 10-15′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Winter Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune for shape only. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex vomitoria Yaupon is probably the most versatile evergreen holly for general use in Texas. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees for Lubbock County, compiled by Lubbock …
Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Name: Nellie R. Stevens Holly Height: 15-25′ Width/Spread: 5-8′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: E Seasonal Interest: Fall, Winter Color/Feature: Bright red berrylike fruit are a primary fall / winter feature EarthKindTM: 9 Maintenance: Prune in mid-winter to shape or to raise canopy. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex cornuta x ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ This female clone is valued for …
Possumhaw Holly
Name: Possumhaw Holly Height: 12-20′ Width/Spread: 12′ Light: Sun, Partial Sun Evergreen/Deciduous: D Seasonal Interest: December to February Color/Feature: Red berries Maintenance: Prune to shape or to raise canopy. Botanical Name & Comments: Ilex decidua Texas native, attractive seeds or fruit. Striking red berries on bare branches in winter. Learn about other waterwise large shrubs and small trees …